Community Arts

The fifth Cutter: Coach Jim Kirkham works to earn 6th straight Little 500 crown

By Biz Carson · Sunday, April 22,2012 10:36 p.m.

Jim Kirkham coached riders back from crashes before. He’s coached the Cutters to wins the past five years straight.

Track runners post top finishes in multiple meets

By Connor Killoren · Sunday, April 22,2012 10:31 p.m.

In the first home meet for the IU track and field squads, the Hoosiers posted a number of top finishes.

IU comeback leads to 5-4 overtime victory against Notre Dame

Sunday, April 22,2012 10:25 p.m.

After falling behind 2-0 early in the second half against Notre Dame on Saturday night at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, the IU men’s soccer team fought back to win 5-4 in overtime after a second half full of goals.

IU baseball team can't complete sweep of Georgia Southern

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, April 22,2012 10:23 p.m.

A five-run seventh inning for Georgia Southern broke a 1-1 tie, and the Eagles won 9-1 to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Hoosiers Sunday at Sembower Field.

Reported robbery turns out to be deer in house

Sunday, April 22,2012 9:52 p.m.

Bloomington police were called to the scene of a reported burglary Saturday afternoon, but when they arrived, they found evidence that a deer had run through the house, Lt. Faron Lake of the Bloomington Police Department said.

Man charged with conspiracy to manufacture meth

Sunday, April 22,2012 9:52 p.m.

Bloomington Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of South Franklin Road on Saturday night and found a man who was allegedly going to sell the supplies needed to produce methamphetamine, BPD Lt. Faron Lake said.

271 people face court after Little 500 week citations

By Mary Kenney · Sunday, April 22,2012 9:51 p.m.

Many Bloomington residents had a Sunday that started at 8:30 a.m. with a wait in a long line and ended that night after an alcohol education class. But after that day — apart from probation — it was done.

Woman sexually assaulted in local hotel

Sunday, April 22,2012 9:49 p.m.

A woman reported being sexually assaulted at the Hampton Inn, 2100 N. Walnut St., early Saturday morning, Lt. Faron Lake of the Bloomington Police Department said.

Deli returns to downtown

By Katie Mettler · Sunday, April 22,2012 9:48 p.m.

Five years after the original Macri’s Deli closed its doors, the restaurant and sports bar is once again open for business. Although under a new roof with different ownership, Donovan said the new Macri’s at 301 N. Morton St. still harbors the same atmosphere Bloomington residents loved. With its new home in the old downtown train station, the owners decided to update the restaurant’s name to Macri’s at the Depot.

Suspect flees attempted robbery

Sunday, April 22,2012 9:47 p.m.

An attempted robbery was reported early Sunday in the 400 block of East 20th Street.

Authors gather to discuss published works

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, April 22,2012 9:47 p.m.

Local writers and community members gathered Friday at the Showers Inn Bed & Breakfast to listen to authors Brian Stoner, Margaret Clark and Ladi Terry read excerpts from their books, which were published by Bloomington-based Holon Publishing & Collective Press.

B-Line Trail brings customers to west-side businesses

By Katie Mettler · Sunday, April 22,2012 9:42 p.m.

The 3.1-mile path was created to stimulate the economy on Bloomington’s west end and promote sustainable travel throughout the community. With the warm spring weather enticing people out of their homes, the city’s game plan is being put to the test.

Empathy and alcohol

By Kevin Jackson · Sunday, April 22,2012 8:48 p.m.

With Lil 5 week finally behind us, I’ve been looking back on the best and the worst of it.

Why college is worth it

Sunday, April 22,2012 8:47 p.m.

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Someone releases a study questioning if college is worth the costs, given subpar post-college employment and — oh, you’ve heard it?

Mitt Romney, libertarian?

By Jonathan Zsoldos · Sunday, April 22,2012 8:46 p.m.

Romney has used a copious supply of money to overcome challenges from his more charismatic opponents and has concentrated his campaign efforts on being as not dislikable as possible.

Student dies after fall from balcony

By IDS staff · Sunday, April 22,2012 3:12 p.m.

IU student Linden Whitt was confirmed dead Saturday afternoon after she sustained injuries in a fall from a balcony early Friday morning.

Vehicle flips after collison on Third Street

By IDS staff · Saturday, April 21,2012 10:30 p.m.

A two-vehicle accident at Third Street and Highland Avenue left one vehicle flipped on its side. The street was closed at about 10:15 p.m.

Delta Tau Delta wins men's Little 500

By Jordan Littman · Saturday, April 21,2012 5:14 p.m.

Led by a breakaway effort from RJ Stuart, Delta Tau Delta won its first-ever Little 500 in front of a packed Bill Armstrong Stadium, ending the Cutters’ five-year winning streak.

Delta Gamma wins 25th running of women's Little 500

By Trent Stutzman and Jordan Littman · Friday, April 20,2012 9:30 p.m.

Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Teter, Wing It, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Delta Sigma Pi had been battling back-and-forth all night with no one team ever taking a commanding lead. As the 100th and final lap began, the six teams found themselves in an all-out, one lap spring to decide the 25th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Interim Provost Robel, Dean Goldsmith call meeting with student groups

Friday, April 20,2012 3:33 p.m.

IU Dean of Students Harold “Pete” Goldsmith and Interim Provost Lauren Robel, inspired by the airing of student concerns at last week’s Board of Trustees meeting, called an open forum with various student organizations Friday afternoon.